Goodpasture Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The contest between them and the Evangelical Christian Eagles wasn't particularly close, with the Goodpasture Christian Cougars falling 35-17. The defeat leaves the Cougars without a win on the season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Evangelical Christian to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kade Butler, who threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Henry House helped Butler out on the ground, rushing for 89 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Goodpasture Christian will welcome Silverdale Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Evangelical Christian, they will take on Olive Branch at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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